Q12.0

Billable

Congenital cataract

Congenital cataract

Coding Notes

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • inborn errors of metabolism (E70-E88)
  • cleft lip and cleft palate (Q35-Q37)
  • congenital malformation of cervical spine (Q05.0, Q05.5, Q67.5, Q76.0-Q76.4)
  • congenital malformation of larynx (Q31.-)
  • congenital malformation of lip NEC (Q38.0)
  • congenital malformation of nose (Q30.-)
  • congenital malformation of parathyroid gland (Q89.2)
  • congenital malformation of thyroid gland (Q89.2)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

SNOMED CT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Q12.0?

ICD-10-CM code Q12.0 represents "Congenital cataract". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is Q12.0 a billable code?

Yes, Q12.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is Q12.0 in?

Q12.0 is in Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities (codes Q00-Q99).

What SNOMED CT codes does Q12.0 map to?

Q12.0 maps to 117 SNOMED CT concepts: 716099003, 204712000, 15737801000119107, 15737841000119109, 15737761000119104, and 112 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for Q12.0?

Q12.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0009691. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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